Roaming Production Manager

Ideal candidate based in the South.

About Us:   

ABL was established in 1994 and has remained a leader in the field of vehicle repair ever since. ABL works in partnership with insurance companies and prides itself not only in the quality of its work but in providing excellent customer service and looks to recruit customer-focused individuals.      

The Role   

Our Company has grown significantly over the last few years and with our continued success we are planning on further expansion. Due to this sustained growth we are looking for a passionate dynamic individual who is driven and would love to join our fast-paced team.   

Our Roaming Production Managers are an integral part of the running of our Production Workshops. The successful individual will be required to travel to different sites to provide cover and support as and when required with the main purpose of; 

• Productivity of the workshop and ensuring the site completes the required units  

• To be responsible for the overall cost of sale  
• Ensuring the quality of repair of all vehicles is at the highest standard  
• To deal with any complaints efficiently and ensure we contain them internally  
• To ensure culture and ethos is consistently adhered to and understood  

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Productivity of workshop 
• Maintaining level of quality, including Quality control 
• Ensuring that all required documentation including check sheets are completed comprehensively 

• Communication with Production Director on constraints to productivity and maintenance 
• High levels of housekeeping maintained 
• Statutory requirements fulfilled by operators (health and safety, COSHH etc.) 
• Insurance company requirements are maintained 
• Ensure non-productive time kept to a minimum. 
• Productivity targets achieved 

Who we are looking for 

• To have a minimum of 5 years experience in the Body repair of motor vehicles 
• Motor manufacturer qualifications and experience. 

• Able to travel to multiple sites when required 
• Pro-active and customer focused  
• Communication, interpersonal, team and working skills  
• Well organised with an ability to multi-task  
• Ability to show ownership for workload  

• Excellent attention to detail  
• Time management skills and ability to work to deadlines  
• Upbeat and friendly personality  
• Technical skills, knowledge and experience of body and paint repair in the retail motor industry  
• Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle legislation, consumer legislation and trade practices  

Personal Attributes 

• Team Player 
• Use initiative, be flexible and have a can-do attitude 

• Cultural and organisational insight 
• Adaptable and tenacious with the stamina required to follow through 
• Takes responsibility for own actions 
• Innovative approach  
• Takes pride in doing the right thing in line with company culture 
• Honesty